01.22.2026 City Council MinutesAmmon
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22,2026 — 6:00 P.M.
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
AGENDA AMENDED
CALL TO ORDER:
- Mayor Brian Powell at 6:00 p.m.
- Pledge of Allegiance —Council Member Hamberlin
- Prayer—Council Member Wheeler
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes: January 08 and 15, 2026 — Regular Meetings
AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT BOARD
1. Accounts Payable: Exhibit A
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Caliber Heights Final Plat -(Cindy Donovan, City Planner)
2. Wastewater Plan Study -Keller Contract (Water & Wastewater Division Director, Nathan Riblett)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Media Release/Communication Flow
2. Miscellaneous
ADJOURN
City Officials Present:
Mayor Brian Powell
Council President Scott Wessel
Councilmember Nolan Wheeler
Councilmember Kris Oswald
Councilmember Heidi Boyle
Councilmember Jeff Fullmer
MINUTES
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Micah Austin (via zoom)
City Clerk Joanna Dahm
City Planner Cindy Donovan
City Engineer Morgan Stewart
Water/Wastewater Division Director Nathan
Riblett
City Officials Absent:
Councilmember Sid Hamberlin
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Brian Powell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Wessel led the pledge of
allegiance and Council Member Wheeler gave a prayer.
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It was moved by Council Member Oswald and seconded by Council Member Wessel to Amend the
agenda to include approval of the lighting district invoices for payment
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, absent. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes: January 8 and 15, 2026 — Regular Meetings
It was moved by Council Member Boyle and seconded by Council Member Fullmer to approve the
Consent Agenda
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, absent. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
It was moved by Council Member Boyle to move out of the Ammon City Council and into lighting
District Board, it was seconded by Council Member Wheeler.
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, absent. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
Lighting District
1. Accounts Payable: Exhibit A
It was moved by Council Member Fullmer and seconded by Council Member Boyle to approve the
Consent Agenda for the Lighting District
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, absent. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
It was moved by Council Member Fuller to move out of the Lighting District and back into the regular
City Council meeting, it was seconded by Council Member Boyle.
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, absent. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
Public Comment
Glenn Roth 3400 Sparrow Hawk Ammon, ID
Asking for the Council to place a Bond question for Ammon voters in the May election ballot for a new
City of Ammon community swimming pool. Mr. Roth stated a swimming pool is a vital community asset.
Mr. Roth presented statistics for drowning and how learning to swim is so important, he also stated it is
a hub for community health and fitness. Community members have been working with the council over
the last 6 years. He stated there was a Feasibility study that was completed pretty recently.
City Attorney Scott Hall stated the more entities involved the easier to absorb the costs for all parties.
Mayor Powell did assure Mr. Roth that there are still discussions going on, it has not been forgotten. He
has had conversations with some individuals about donations, there is still traction. It needs to be
decided on if the community wants an indoor or an outdoor pool.
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1. Caliber Heights Final Plat - (Cindy Donovan, City Planner)
It was moved by Council Member Wessel and seconded by Council Member Oswald to approve the
Caliber Heights Final Plat
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, absent. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
2. Wastewater Facility Plan Study - Keller Contract (Water & Wastewater Division Director, Nathan
Riblett)
Water & Wastewater Division Director, Nathan Riblett came before City Council to let them know
he did go back and look at this year's budget and he does not have it in his budget for this year
and is unable to move money from other areas to cover the cost. Keller is willing to delay the
start date until October 1, 2026 in order to budget in this next fiscal year. Keller will also honor
the pricing and lock in the price so there will be no price increases, normally they increase every
six years. Nathan again expressed the importance of the study to lead into the upcoming Fee
Study,
City Council did ask Nathan to speak with Jennifer Bellfield to see if there is the possibility of
opening the budget to have the ability to start the project early. Nathan stated he will speak with
Jennifer.
It was moved by Council Member Fullmer and seconded by Council Member Wessl to direct the Mayor
to sign the Wastewater Facility Plan Study Professional Services Contract in the amount of $165,055.00
presented by Keller & Associates, Inc.
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, absent. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Media Release/Communication Flow - Mayor Brian Powel
Mayor Powell shared the draft of the new Media Release/Communication Flow sheet that will be
used going forward if everyone is in agreement. This will help everything to go out to the public
in the same manner, with all the necessary information needed for the public to be informed.
More detail will be added to each step. Mayor Powell did request that City Council members
check their emails daily in case there is a press release to go out.
Miscellaneous
Council Member Fullmer -Attended BMPO, he feels they are in a really good position. The
projection is that 2055 there is going to be a 1.69% growth rate every year through then. It was a
good exercise for the high capacity roadway study. lust a little information for everyone.
Mayor Powell stated that Jeff was voted as Vice Chair for the BMPO. It's great that Ammon is
being represented.
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Council Member Oswald -Thanked City Planner Donovan for emailing out all of the subdivision
density information. She asked if any of those on the list are before the changes of lot sizes,
Cindy stated all of them are. Only Caliber is the only one that isn't on the list and will have the
larger lots.
Mayor Powell -Asked Nathan when we can start cold patching the roads.. Nathan stated with the
weather we are needing to use the cold patch. Mayor Powell asks City Clerk Dahm to request
Tony Black have the guys go up and down 21st and fill potholes.
Council Member Wheeler- He stated it has been brought to his attention that a traffic light at
Midway and 17th would be warranted. City Engineer Stewart stated it hasn't been warranted, it
is close but it does go against the access management plan, because of spacing.
City Planner, Cindy Donovan- Hillcrest Ranch Annexation into the sewer district. They have sent
us an affidavit of authority that we are good with the rights-of-way. First we want to know who
needs to sign it. City Attorney Scott Hall stated the Mayor needs to sign it. Council Member Boyle
stated she was confused. City Engineer Stewart stated we are giving permission to be annexed
into the sewer district.
Water/Wastewater Division Director, Nathan Riblett- Over the next few weeks we will be
focusing on dentist offices; just making sure they are abiding by the EPA requirements. The
Water Department is always looking for more funding, we have a meeting set with Rocky
Mountain Power Energy Efficiency Engineer, they are coming up on the 30th to do an
assessment on pump station 12. We have 7 BFD's that keep failing, we are looking for funding to
upgrade those.
City Clerk Dahm- Reminded the Council to sign Appendix A before leaving. She asked the Council
if everyone had received their email for the upcoming ERC event. Stated that the ERC is changing
it up a bit this year for more interaction. City Council Member Fullmer asked about the joint
meeting with the County Commissioners. City Clerk Dahm explained there was a schedule
conflict and the meeting will be rescheduled, she said the commissioners are available for March
5th if that will work for everyone, just email her and let her know.
City Administrator, Micah Austin -Just a reminder there is a URA meeting coming up next
Tuesday January 26th at noon. �11141„•.
ADJOURN at 7;27 pm
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